User`s manual

User’s Manual Version 1.2

Devolinx Serial-Ethernet Server

STE-601C

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1. Introduction

The STE-601C Ethernet-Serial Server is a gateway between Ethernet (TCP/IP) and RS-232/RS-485

communications. The information transmitted by STE-601C is transparent to both host computers (Ethernet)

and devices (RS-232/RS-485). Data coming from the Ethernet (TCP/IP) is sent to the designated

RS-232/RS-485 port and data being received from RS-232/RS-485 port is sent to the Ethernet (TCP/IP)

transparently.

In the computer integration manufacturing or industrial automation area, the STE-601C Ethernet-Serial

Server is used for field devices to direct connect to Ethernet network. Terminal Server (main control program

run in STE-601C) transforms whatever data received from RS-232/RS-485 to TCP/UDP port then connect

devices to the Ethernet network via a single application program or multiple application programs.

Many control devices provide the ability to communicate with hosts through RS-232/RS-485 however

RS-232/RS-485 serial communication has its limitations. For one, it is hard to transfer data through a long

distance. With STE-601C, it is possible to communicate with a remote device in the Intranet environment or

even in the Internet and thus, increases the communication distance dramatically.

STE-601C from Aaxeon Technologies, Inc. offers one RS-232/ RS-485 port, one RJ45 Ethernet and

Watch-Dog Timer etc.

1.1 Packaging

STE-601C Ethernet-Serial Server x 1

STE-601C Ethernet-Serial Server quick start guide x 1

Mini DIN to RS-232 DB-9 Cable x 1

Wall mount x 2

Product CD containing configuration utility and sample programs x 1